Bachelor of Nursing
- Local students
- International students
Program code - title: BP032 - Bachelor of Nursing
Campus
Bundoora campus
Description
The Bachelor of Nursing degree provides you with a sound theoretical and clinical foundation from which to follow your selected professional career path as a registered nurse.
Consisting of theory, nursing laboratory skills and clinical practice, the degree encompasses acute care nursing, continuing care nursing, community care and mental health nursing.
Major areas of study include anatomy and physiology; community care nursing; foundational nursing care; high dependency nursing; medical surgical nursing; and mental health nursing, with an emphasis on research-based practice, law and ethics.
The degree features:
- An orientation program that supports the transition to university life.
- Clinical practice in each year of study and in a range of settings across metropolitan and rural areas.
- Access to human cadavers that enables observation and anatomical location to support the biomedical and physical sciences.
- Fully staffed clinical laboratories to enable extended student access for practice.
- A strong emphasis on clinical laboratory learning that provides a rehearsal for practising clinical skills.
- Three courses on mental health.
- Flexible learning, including online, face-to-face, video-conferencing and lab experiences.
- A broad range of university and nursing electives in years two and three.
- A professional development scheme for year three students to prepare you for graduate nurse employment.
Work experience
You will have the opportunity to undertake clinical practice in a range of healthcare settings, including major metropolitan hospitals, community, rural and outback settings both in Victoria and interstate. Clinical placements occur in each year of the degree and total 24 weeks of supervised practice. The clinical experience in the first year (two weeks) introduces you to foundational nursing care, and in the following two years (12 and 10 weeks consecutively), you will develop advanced skills in the management of people with a range of complex health problems. All clinical placements are undertaken in a supervised practice setting.
Placement options include Austin Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, community mental health assessment teams, Children’s Hospital, Forensicare, maternal and child health clinics, Northern Hospital, Royal District Nursing, and St Vincent’s Hospital.
If you are interested in gaining an international perspective, overseas opportunities through student exchange and Study Abroad may be available.
You are required to have a valid Working with Children card and a current police check at the beginning of each academic year. As a student enrolled in an accredited nursing bachelor degree you will have student registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
Duration
Three years full-time.
Pathways
Graduates of the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) may be eligible to apply for exemptions of up to one year, provided they are registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Further information about gaining credit for previous study or experience
Further information about pathways
Career prospects
Graduates will have excellent employment prospects in a diverse range of healthcare settings, including acute public and private hospitals, community and public health, mental health nursing, aged care nursing, specialty support services, industry and school health nursing. Employment is readily available in metropolitan, rural, remote and overseas locations.
Professional recognition
Upon successful completion of the degree, you will be eligible to apply for registration with AHPRA.
Entrance requirements
RMIT has general requirements of entry which applicants are required to meet in order to demonstrate their capacity to successfully complete an RMIT program. The general requirements of entry for undergraduate programs can be found at www.rmit.edu.au/policies/students/selection.
Current Year 12 prerequisite units 1 and 2—mathematics (any) or units 3 and 4—mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.
Equity access
Equity access schemes ensure that your individual circumstances are considered in the selection process for our programs. They give you an opportunity to provide more information about your achievements, background and preparedness for further study in support of your application to study at RMIT. Visit equity access for more information about what schemes are available, the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
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Application procedures
Semester one intake
Application closing date: Late September (timely)
Late applications may be accepted, please contact VTAC.
VTAC application
Applicants must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) and are advised to check detailed information on entrance requirements, application procedures and closing dates. Applicants must meet all extra requirements and selection procedures listed through VTAC.
Note: RMIT program codes listed on this page should not be used when applying through VTAC.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered.
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete the STAT Multiple Choice test.
Successful applicants must be adequately vaccinated.
Please refer to the current VTAC Guide for full details on extra requirements.
Many programs at RMIT have extra requirements as part of their selection process such as:
- an interview
- a test
- a folio
- completion of additional supplementary forms.
It is very important that you carefully read any extra requirements listed under programs in the current VTAC Guide or in RMIT program brochures. Failure to comply with these requirements by the date specified will jeopardise entry into a program.
RMIT supplementary forms are available at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/forms
Semester two intake (midyear entry)
Application closing date: 31 May
To apply for midyear entry at RMIT you will need to apply online at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply
Not all RMIT programs will accept applications for midyear entry. A list of programs accepting midyear applications is published in May at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/midyear
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Fees
Detailed information regarding fees for degree and TAFE programs, including for Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), State Government Subsidised Place (SGSP) and Fee Paying Place (FPP), can be found by clicking the further information link below.
Scholarships
RMIT is committed to enriching and transforming the futures of our students and will award more than 2000 scholarships worth millions of dollars in 2012.
RMIT’s scholarships help to recognise and foster academic achievement in our students, as well as assist students from a variety of backgrounds to realise their tertiary and career dreams. Visit RMIT Scholarships for further information.
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Additional expenses
It is the responsibility of students to purchase an RMIT clinical uniform and other aides required for clinical placement. Students will also be required to purchase recommended textbooks.
Program structure
Year one
You will study biosciences and the fundamentals of nursing practice.
Year two
You will gain knowledge and skills in caring for people in acute care settings, such as medical, surgical and mental health nursing.
Year three
You will acquire knowledge and skills in specialised areas of nursing practice.
Throughout the program you will also have the opportunity to select three electives in areas that interest you, enabling a broader learning experience.
Honours
An honours year is available.
The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.
Contact details
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
OR
School of Health Sciences
Building 201, Level 4, Room 23
Bundoora campus west
Tel. +61 3 9925 7376
Fax: +61 3 9925 7503
Email: healthsciences@rmit.edu.au
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Owning school
Health Sciences
Disclaimer
Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.